268. Saint-Valery-sur-Somme by Domstad Rudie

About "268. Saint-Valery-sur-Somme"

by Domstad Rudie

About the artwork

This digital artwork, titled "Saint-Valery-sur-Somme", is a minimalist and symbolic scene that captures the tranquillity and ephemeral nature of travel. The image shows a modern passenger plane taking off in a serene twilight sky, with the colour gradient from blue to soft pink evoking a sense of calm and openness. The horizon is sharply defined and enhances the perspective, leading to a vanishing point that symbolises future and infinity.

The combination of abstract and realistic elements is striking. The large green and grey areas on the left may refer to the landscape or urban structures, but their angular shape and bright colour contrasts make the image graphic and stylised. On the right side, the water reflects the contours of the plane, creating a subtle play between sky and earth, between reality and reflection.

The title refers to Saint-Valéry-sur-Somme, a picturesque town in northern France on the bay of the Somme. This location, known for its nature and tranquil beauty, is a surprising contrast to the dynamic and technological subject of the plane. Possibly the artist is thereby referring to the tension between the old and the new, between travelling and coming home, between nature and modernity.

The sober style and use of clean lines and solid colour areas give the work a timeless and universal appeal. It invites the viewer to contemplate movement, distance and perspective in both a literal and figurative sense.

Address: Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, France

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Finished on: 13 July 2025